The scientific community remains divided over the appropriate role of artificial intelligence (AI) in manuscript preparation. In 2023, JAMA Network journals began requiring authors and reviewers to disclose whether they used AI to create, assist, or edit submitted manuscripts or reviews. A new study analyzed these declarations to identify factors associated with AI use.
Presented at the 10th Peer Review Congress in September 2025, the findings shed light on how frequently and under what circumstances researchers and peer reviewers turn to AI tools. The investigation aims to inform ongoing debates about transparency, integrity, and the evolving boundaries of AI in academic publishing.
As journals worldwide grapple with similar policies, this research provides early evidence of adoption patterns and raises questions about the need for standardized guidelines.